Top Rome neighborhoods

Navona

Rome’s most celebrated square is a constant hubbub of activity. Tourists are drawn magnetically to the Fountain of the Four Rivers, with its classical statues, while a parade of performers, hawker…

Rome’s most celebrated square is a constant hubbub of activity. Tourists are drawn magnetically to the Fountain of the Four Rivers, with its classical statues, while a parade of performers, hawkers, and locals play out daily scenes against the backdrop of the beautiful baroque Sant Agnese Church. You can’t leave Rome without visiting the nearby Pantheon, one of the best-preserved Roman buildings in the world, with a magnificent, light-filled dome.

Vatican

Less than 2 kilometers from Piazza Navona, the Vatican is the world’s smallest country. Enter its hallowed streets under the watch of the flamboyantly-dressed Swiss Guard. St. Peter’s Basilica and…

Less than 2 kilometers from Piazza Navona, the Vatican is the world’s smallest country. Enter its hallowed streets under the watch of the flamboyantly-dressed Swiss Guard. St. Peter’s Basilica and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel are surreally familiar from countless pictures and films, but seeing them for real is thrilling. Prati, the Italian district just outside the Vatican, offers classy boulevards, upmarket restaurants, and some of Rome’s best shopping.

Colosseum

Dating back to 80 AD, the Colosseum is an enduring symbol both of Imperial Rome and the modern Italian capital. This grand amphitheater, once the setting of brutal gladiatorial games, is an impres…

Dating back to 80 AD, the Colosseum is an enduring symbol both of Imperial Rome and the modern Italian capital. This grand amphitheater, once the setting of brutal gladiatorial games, is an impressive monument to an incredible history. Not forgetting the nearby Roman Forum, where the ruins of the Temple of Saturn and other majestic monuments of the Ancient Era still inspire awe today.

Spanish Steps

A stone fantasia of winged horses and mythical figures, the Trevi Fountain is to water features what the Colosseum is to theaters. When visiting this landmark, forever linked with classic film La …

A stone fantasia of winged horses and mythical figures, the Trevi Fountain is to water features what the Colosseum is to theaters. When visiting this landmark, forever linked with classic film La Dolce Vita, be sure to toss in a coin to ensure you'll return to Rome. Almost as iconic are the Spanish Steps: climb this vast stairway to reach the twin-domed Renaissance splendor of the Trinita dei Monti church.

Via Veneto

For your very own taste of La Dolce Vita, Via Veneto is the place to be. Immortalised by that classic film, the whole area oozes style and glamour – the street is lined with the intricate facades …

For your very own taste of La Dolce Vita, Via Veneto is the place to be. Immortalised by that classic film, the whole area oozes style and glamour – the street is lined with the intricate facades of grand hotels, uber-chic bars serving perfectly mixed cocktails, and elegant cafes. There are few better places to recline with an espresso and watch Rome's beautiful people go by.

Hotel types

Best Rome hotels

Rome HotelsThe Italian capital possesses the kind of supreme self-confidence that only comes from being at the center of the world for millennia. It copes with the summer hordes and sizzling sun with barely a flutter. Modern, local life collides with the ancient at every turn, mopeds weaving through tiny streets and past majestically crumbling, ancient monuments. The historic center contains priceless treasures that foreign museums can only dream of, but here, they simply form part of the everyday fabric of life. Things to seeMost cities have a central square, but none has the sheer drama of Rome’s Piazza Navona. At its heart is the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, a baroque masterpiece of a fountain, celebrating the world’s 4 great rivers. Around this central nexus, a parade of street performers, souvenir-sellers, and camera-toting tourists orbit, while around the edges, pavement cafes offer a spot to sit and take in the scene. Close by, the Pantheon stands grandly – its classical portico is the real deal, a wonderfully-preserved example of Ancient Roman architecture, which has inspired thousands of neoclassical imitations around the world. Inside, light streams in through the domed ceiling like rays from heaven. To the west, St Peter’s Basilica dominates the skyline, asserting the papal authority of the independent Vatican City. It’s a thrill to step inside a separate country in the middle of a city, and the wonders of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel await. Hotels in
RomeCompared to other European capitals, Rome hotels give you a lot of luxury for your money. The boutique, luxury hotels in Rome offer plush, individually-designed suites, designed with inimitable Italian style. Your every whim will be catered for, from in-room childcare and 24-hour room service. Onsite gourmet restaurants provide the finest contemporary Italian cuisine. Even the budget hotels in Rome come with serious style credentials, though rooms are smaller and simpler. Freebies like WiFi and breakfast are widely offered, and most rooms come with modern comforts, like flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, helping you to relax after a day of sightseeing.Where to stayThe Centro Storico around Piazza Navona is the densely-packed central district of Baroque wonders. The warren of streets around the piazza are packed with mid-range and budget hotels, most of them independent. The main attractions of this historic core are all within walking distance, and you’ll be spoiled for choice with dining options. If you want a taste of Rome’s high life, stay near the Spanish Steps in the north of the city. Here, elegant avenues lined with designer shops, and there are numerous luxury hotels. The Republica district, meanwhile, has plentiful cheap accommodation, and is handy for the main train station. How to get to RomeRome’s main airport is Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino International, which handles flights from all over the world. It’s located about 35 kilometers from the city center, and it’s linked to the Termini station by high-speed train, to whisk you there in 30 minutes. Some low-cost and seasonal European flights will arrive at Ciampino Airport, which is just 12 kilometers from the center. Buses and taxis are readily available. Once there, the pleasantly compact Centro Storico is easily explored on foot, or you can live out your Roman holiday fantasies by hiring a Vespa to zoom through the narrow streets.

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"The hotel is so nice, clean, comfortable. The only problem is the distance from the underground station. You have to take bus 046 to get to the station or to get back to the hotel. It's the only bus for that route and comes every 30 minutes in general. It's real pain waiting for the bus e..."

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"Everything about our stay was perfect!
We used the hotel offer for an airport pickup, the driver waited for us at the arrival hall on time.
We were upgraded to an executive room upon arrival. Everything was taken care of by the lovely people at the hotel. Any question answered with great care and..."

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"We always stay at the Hilton Garden Inn when we need to stay overnight at FCO (Roma Fiumicino Airport). The hotel is served by the free FCO bus system departing from Terminal 3 which gets you there in less than 15 minutes. The rooms are spacious and extremely clean. The restaurant is very good al..."

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"Able to walk to all the sights such as the coliseum. Had to get up very early on two mornings and breakfast was provided especially as the kitchen only opened at 7am. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."